The ___, Indian Ocean republic (8)

I believe the answer is:

maldives

(Other definitions for maldives that I've seen before include "Indian Ocean country of many islands" , "Mad Elvis might be in the islands" , "holiday destination" , "Mad Elvis found in the islands" , "Island nation to S. of India" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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